Black Day of the German Army

Key term for AQA GCSE History, used in The First World War (1894–1918).

Definition

The name given by General Ludendorff to 8 August 1918, marking a psychological turning point where massive numbers of German soldiers surrendered.

Exam Context

Black Day of the German Army appears in AQA GCSE History revision content for Wider World Depth Studies, especially The First World War (1894–1918) and Military Developments in 1918.

Wider World Depth Studies The First World War (1894–1918)Military Developments in 1918

Found in Revision Notes

Wider World Depth Studies

Military Developments in 1918

The First World War (1894–1918) • Military Developments in 1918

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